Fabulous Thunderbirds soaring into town

The blues-rocking Austin band, which turns 40 next year, has new album and a Sunday concert at the Grand Del Mar

Veteran singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson brings his blues-rocking, Grammy-nominated band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, to town for a Sunday concert at the Del Mar Grand. The group celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.

Veteran singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson brings his blues-rocking, Grammy-nominated band, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, to town for a Sunday concert at the Del Mar Grand. The group celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.

"I've never trusted people like I trust the guys in the band today, and that can only mean good things for the music. Everyone has an open mind about what we're doing. And, keeping it fresh, no matter what age you are, is what music is all about."

Released this year, the T-Birds' new album, “On the Verge,” finds the band firing on all pistons, sounding more mature than ever, but not close to mellow. Expect dancing in the aisles Sunday night at the Grand Del Mar, which is owned by U-T San Diego publisher Doug Manchester, if not on the tables.